Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 4 Jun 1998

Vol. 491 No. 7

Written Answers. - Prompt Payment of Accounts.

Nora Owen

Question:

99 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself that the Prompt Payment of Accounts Act, 1997, which came into force on 1 January 1998, is being implemented by all relevant bodies and authorities under his aegis; if all systems are in place to ensure that the 45 day limit for payments is being met; if not, if interest is being paid; the complaints, if any, he has received regarding non-payment on time; if he has sought an interim report on the way in which the legislation is working during the last six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13232/98]

Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources (Dr. Woods)

All bodies and authorities under the aegis of the Department have been notified of the requirement to comply with the terms and conditions of the Prompt Payment of Accounts Act, 1997.

In so far as my Department is concerned, I can confirm that the necessary procedures are in place to ensure that the 45 day limit for payments is met. There is a high level of awareness of the Act within the Department generally. To date one late payment has given rise to an interest payment of £2.36. Apart from this no complaints have been received in the Department regarding non-payment on time.